From miniatures to murals, Chris' paintings display the enjoyment of light and texture, rich color harmonies and the search for poetry in paint. Chris graduated from Western Michigan University's Fine Art program and has studied with many master painters. Her artwork is included in the book Painting Indiana III: Heritage of Place. Chris’ artwork has hung in the Cincinnati Museum of Art and the Indianapolis Art Museum, and is in public and private collections including the Indiana Governor's Residence Permanent Collection. "American Art Collectors" has featured Chris in a full-page Artist Focus article and her work has been featured in articles on the Oil Painters of America Eastern Regional and National Juried Competitions. Chris' miniatures were featured in an article about miniatures in "American Art Collector”. Chris’ artwork has received major national and international awards and has been accepted in many other international and national exhibitions, as well as winning awards here in Indiana. Midwest galleries include Cincinnati Art Galleries, Eisele Gallery of Fine Art, Brown County Art Gallery, and the Hoosier Salon Gallery. The artist has a studio space in the Carmel Art & Design District at 240 S Rangeline.